VW R should be more independent as a brand

At VW, the R models stand for performance. In the future, the brand will be more independent. This will also be seen in Autostadt from summer onwards.

If you want a particularly sporty Seat, you can choose the Cupra versions from Ibiza, Leon and Co. This brand has been standing on its own since 2018 and has been bringing its cars to the market. In the near future, Cupra is expected to even expand to the USA. For the Spaniards, the improvement of their performance brand was a complete success. And Volkswagen now wants to repeat this with the R division.

Volkswagen R will rely on electric vehicles in the future

Cupra can be used as a drawing. The Spanish subsidiary is slowly growing into an electric car manufacturer. A goal that is also pursued by the Volkswagen R in Wolfsburg. In the future, only electric cars will be built. Especially since current combustion engine models such as the Tiguan, T-Roc and Golf will also be electrified.

Unlike Cupra, Volkswagen R has been an independent brand within the group since the introduction of the Golf R32. And that is exactly what should be shown more strongly in the future. The executive subsidiary will continue to act more independently, reports the US website Carbuzz.

The Volkswagen R gets its own booth at the Autostadt

And this can now be seen at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. Several brands from the group – including Lamborghini, Audi and Skoda – already have their booth there. Volkswagen R will also be represented from summer 2024, as the manufacturer explained in a press release.